Community leaders sign World War II era flag to honor Japanese American soldiers and internment camp survivors
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Karen Murashige signed a World War II era flag for her father, Shozo Takahashi, With California Judge Johnny Cepeda Gogo watching.CRAIG T. KOJIMA / CKOJIMA@STARADVERTISER.COM
Former Gov. George Ariyoshi, who served in the Military Intelligence Service during World War II, signed the flag.CRAIG T. KOJIMA / CKOJIMA@STARADVERTISER.COM
Larry Miwa, a Hiroshima survivor signed the flag with son, Stephen Miwa, and California Judge Johnny Cepeda Gogo.CRAIG T. KOJIMA / CKOJIMA@STARADVERTISER.COM
Larry Miwa, a Hiroshima survivor signed the flag with son, Stephen Miwa, and California Judge Johnny Cepeda Gogo.CRAIG T. KOJIMA / CKOJIMA@STARADVERTISER.COM
Karen Murashige signed a World War II era flag for her father, Shozo Takahashi.CRAIG T. KOJIMA / CKOJIMA@STARADVERTISER.COM
Larry Miwa, a Hiroshima survivor, signed the flag. With him is California Judge Johnny Cepeda Gogo.CRAIG T. KOJIMA / CKOJIMA@STARADVERTISER.COM
Larry Miwa, a Hiroshima survivor, signed his name on the flag.CRAIG T. KOJIMA / CKOJIMA@STARADVERTISER.COM
Former Gov. George Ariyoshi, who served in the Military Intelligence Service during World War II, and his wife, Jean Ariyoshi, arrive for the flag signing.CRAIG T. KOJIMA / CKOJIMA@STARADVERTISER.COM
Veterans were asked to sign the flag.